Legal Secretary
Location: US, , Nacogdoches
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: High School or equivalent
Industry: Legal Services
Function: Legal

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Job description:
Lone Star legal Aid (LSLA) seeks a full time Legal Secretary for its Nacogdoches Branch Office.  LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm and its mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensure equal access to justice.   

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Job SummaryThis worker carries out general office and secretarial duties in the assigned unit.  Answers the department/unit telephone, types correspondence and reports, maintains department, unit, or office files.Principle DutiesAnswers the telephone, takes accurate messages and/or routes callers to voice mail; prepares and types legal documents, reports and attorney and office correspondence; schedules appointments, sets up hearings and gives information to callers; develops and maintains accurate, systematic filing system of all documents dealing with the department/unit, including setting up case files; photocopies documents; posts and distributes mail and fax transmissions; greets unit or office visitors, clients, and applicants; and monitors unit or office reception area.Other Duties (As required by Unit or Branch Office)Conduct preliminary client eligibility screening; maintain department, unit, or office petty cash, in absence of  AMA (Assistant to the Managing Attorney); maintain cost of court receipt book; order department, office, or unit supplies in absence of AMA; transcribe documents from dictation or audio tape; if bilingual, interprets when required by Managing Attorney; serve as a Notary Public; maintains office library; and responsible for performing secretarial duties as assigned.Minimum Education RequirementHigh school diploma or equivalent.Minimum Skills and Experience RequiredThis position requires to type at least 55 words per minute. Strong client service orientation. Ability to work under pressure. Bilingual preferred.Contacts Maintains contacts with clients and community by telephone, written communication, or in person.  These contacts require reasonable tact, discretion, self-expression and familiarity with law office practices.  Contacts may include meeting with individuals inside the organization as well as community service agencies, government entities and social service providers.Location: LSLA Nacogdoches Branch Office is located at 414 East Pilar Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.Classification: Non-Exempt                                         Reports to: Pro Bono Litigation CoordinatorDeadline: Opened until filled                                        Salary: Depending on experience, plus benefits.Resume: Candidate must type at least 55 WPM.  For consideration, please send a resume and include typing speed, three professional references, and a cover letter (including where you saw the position announcement) to #EMAIL_50bcf3be0389ee736e06759d6976ee52391851808d4be881503a31367f417293#. Include "LS-Nacogdoches" in subject line of e-mail.WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. LSLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.   

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